Deirdra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Deirdra Name at a Glance

Name	Deirdra
Meaning	Melancholy. A variant of the older name Deirdre. In Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Deirdra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Deirdra means “Melancholy. A variant of the older name Deirdre. In Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Deirdra Name Origin

Our database records Deirdra under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Deirdra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Deirdra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Deirdra

When considering Deirdra for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.